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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,118.94, 52,604.13 and 21,351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,118.94, 52,604.13 and 21,351.94 is: 29,465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,118.94 : 52,604.13 = 21,351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,118.94/52,604.13 = 21,351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,118.94x = 52,604.13 × 21,351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,118.94x = 1,123,200,176.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,200,176.07/38,118.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,465.67

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